One to Buy: 52,000km 1993 BMW E31 850 CSi on Type 2 AC Schnitzers
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Although the radical M8 never made it into production, BMW Motorsport did work their magic on another iteration of the E31 8-series: the 850 CSi.
Unusually, the 850 CSi did without the familiar M-badging, but it otherwise followed BMW Motorsport’s familiar approach of an optimised chassis and tuned engine combined with some subtle cosmetic enhancements and a few bits of special interior equipment.
Perhaps most notably, the 850 CSi came with an enlarged 5.6-litre version of the original 5-litre V12 found in the 850 CSi. This S70 B56 unit offered considerably improved output figures and, when coupled with the CSi-specific six-speed manual transmission, gave the car a phenomenal turn of speed despite its not inconsiderable 1865kg weight.
Currently on offer at the Tomini Classics showroom in Al Barsha, Dubai, is an 850 CSi that left the Dingolfing production line in arguably the best colour scheme for one of these cars: Metallic Black.
Also equipped with the optional two-tone interior (with Black with White leather), it was completed on February 2nd 1993 and delivered to a German customer. Instead of the 17-inch M System II wheels originally fitted, it rides on a set of stunning AC Schnitzer Type 2 five-spoke alloys that, if matched with body coloured centres, would really place the car in another league looks-wise.
This handsomely configured example of BMW’s ultimate 90s Coupe is showing a little under 52,000km from new and comes complete with its original manuals, tool kit, service records and first-aid kit.
